ForPaws Corgi Rescue
is operated by Kathy Miller. She created ForPaws in 1999
because she believes strongly in dog rescue.

The ForPaws Corgi Rescue Website (http://www.ForPaws.org)
is our primary means for publicizing dogs in need of homes and helping
lookers find nice pets. We have close relationships
with independent rescuers, and assist them by showcasing their
dogs on the
site from time to time.

Before
founding ForPaws, Kathy had other experience working Corgi rescue.
We found that while there are a number of official national and regional
clubs who assist purebred Corgis in need of homes, there was a real
lack of help for the Corgi mixes. While most of our dogs are Corgi
mixes
we are pleased to help purebred Pembrokes and Cardigans whenever possible.
We enjoy excellent relationships with the National Rescue Chairpeople
for the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club of America and the Cardigan Welsh
Corgi Club of America and often exchange referrals. (See: About
Corgis and Corgi Rescue.)

We subscribe to several listservers dedicated to Corgis
and dog rescue and respond to those who are looking for a Corgi or a
Corgi mix. We follow up on shelter listings and postings about dogs
that become available to rescue through private parties.

We
presently are not accepting new dogs from private individuals.

We are individuals who do this on a completely volunteer
basis. We are not associated with any national or regional rescue organization
or breed club, though we do a lot of networking with those folks on
behalf of the cause. We do Corgi/Corgi mix rescue because we love the dogs.

One of the reasons that the site is successful is
that we know a lot about dogs. We are
able to evaluate their temperaments and their health.

Another
reason is that we are conservative. We will not refer a dog that has
bitten. Because we aren't in a position to do personal screenings and
home visits, it simply isn't prudent. There are times when exceptions
may be warranted, but from "long distance" these are hard to discern.
In cases such as these we do our best to coordinate with a local source
who is better able to evaluate the situation.

We are also extremely ethical and straightforward.
We will tell you all we know about a dog, the attributes and the faults.
We do a lot of educating (more than we anticipated). There are times
when we find we have to tactfully, but clearly, tell someone that what
they think they want isn't really the best choice for their circumstances.
We provide guidance and advice to those who adopt from us on an ongoing
basis, as requested.

In
all cases, our priority is a happy, healthy home for the dog and the
owner. There are some shelters who do not work with rescue people.
Sadly,
in some cases that is because they've had a bad experience. When dealing
with a shelter, we always ask what the policies are. If they don't
work
with rescue, or don't adopt outside of their local area, we honor that.We
value our relationships with the shelters and don't try to rock the
boat. In some cases it means that a dog
we
think we could place doesn't get an opportunity. Other times, we're
fortunate to have a local registrant who can work directly with the
shelter.

We generally ask for a donation for our mixed breeds,
and slightly more for purebreds, to cover our costs of shelter fees
and veterinary care.

All of our dogs have had health evaluations, are vaccinated,
heartworm tested, and spayed or neutered before becoming available for
adoption. In the rare case of a very young puppy, we negotiate a spay/neuter
contract with the adoptive owner.